General Election 2015: Election Explainers
Your guide to what the key phrases used during elections actually mean
What does 'first past the post' mean in a general election?
5 live Breakfast's Election Essentials explain the term 'first past the post'.
What is the definition of 'coalition'?
5 live Breakfast's 'Election essentials' guide to the term coalition.
What does the term 'deposit' mean for a general election?
David Cowling, editor of BBC political research, explains the term 'deposit'.
What does 'fixed term parliament' mean, in a general election?
The term 'fixed term parliament' is explained ahead of the 2015 general election.
What does the term 'manifesto' mean in a general election?
David Cowling, BBC political research editor, explains the term manifesto.
Why do political parties have 'target seats'?
5 live Breakfast's 'Election Essential' guide to terms you'll hear during the election.
What does a 'majority' mean in a general election?
5 live Breakfast's 'Election Essentials' explains terms you'll hear during the campaign.
What is a 'hung parliament' and what does it mean for a general election?
John Pienaar, chief political correspondent for 5 live explains the term hung parliament.
What does the term 'swing' mean in a general election?
5 live Breakfast's 'Essential Election' guide to the term 'swing'
What does 'confidence and supply' mean, in general election terms?
John Pienaar, political correspondent for BBC 5 Live explains 'confidence and supply'.
